Retired Adm. Robert Kihune, chair of the board of trustees of Kamehameha Schools, delivered an inspiring, community-oriented keynote address at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s Fall 2001 Commencement held Dec. 22.

Psychology major Julie-Beth Kanani Dircks delivered the student address.

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Season’s Greetings!

With the holidays approaching, it is my pleasure to give thanks to the students, faculty, and staff for their hard work and dedication this year. This semester has been a challenge as we cope with the uncertainty caused by the events of September 11. The way our University ‘ohana pulled together to see us through has been a comfort to us all. I appreciate the way everyone rallied and remained focused on our primary mission of providing an excellent education to our students. A job well done!

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